Now Hiring - Warehouse Person

Now Hiring: Material Handler / Warehouse AssociateJoin Flender - One of the Safest & Most Employee-Focused Manufacturing Facilities in the Industry!Shift Openings Available:1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PMWhy Candidates Love Working at FlenderAverage employee tenure of 10-15 yearsExtremely low turnover with only 3-4 employees leaving in the past decadePaid Breaks! Enjoy two paid 20-minute breaks every shift that are NOT deducted from your hoursClean, climate-controlled, modern facilityTeam-oriented culture that values effort and supports employee successOne of the safest facilities nationwide with an outstanding safety recordStable company with long-term career opportunitiesWhat You'll Be DoingAs a Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving Associate, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly by supporting logistics, warehouse, assembly, and shipping functions.Your Responsibilities Include:Preparing products by skid, crate, or box for shipmentProcessing routine and standard shipping paperworkMaintaining a clean and safe work environment through proper storage and disposal of materialsSupporting assembly teams through:RepackagingKittingMaterial stagingSafely removing and disposing of:WoodPlasticMetalOther packaging materialsUsing SAP to:Update storage bin informationLocate and identify materialsCompleting routine inspections of material handling equipmentPacking products for shipmentReceiving, unloading, loading, and staging incoming materialsVisually inspecting incoming parts and moving them to receiving areasMoving materials in and out of assembly work areas using forklifts and cranesForklift & Equipment OperationThis is a versatile warehouse position, not a full-time forklift role.You'll Operate:Turret Truck Forklift (Very Narrow Aisle)Sit-Down ForkliftImportant:You must be comfortable working at heightsTurret truck operators are lifted into the air while picking ordersCandidates cannot have a fear of heightsForklift operation typically makes up 10-20% of the workday after training and certificationAdditional Equipment Responsibilities:Transport picked orders from racks to shippingLoad and unload trucks dailyMove scrap bins to designated unloading areas and dispose of materials properlyAssist with incoming and outgoing shipmentsShipping & Receiving OperationsDaily Logistics ActivityReceive approximately 3-4 inbound trucks per dayLoad approximately 2 outbound trucks per dayResponsibilities Include:Unloading trucks according to established proceduresLoading outgoing customer shipmentsStaging received materialsSupporting inventory accuracy and warehouse flowRequired QualificationsWe're Looking For Candidates Who Have:Previous sit-down or stand-up forklift experienceComfortable working at heightsWillingness to perform a variety of warehouse duties beyond forklift operationAbility to work in an environment where there may be odors from paint and oilStrong safety mindsetAbility to wear required PPE including:Steel-toe shoesSafety glassesPreferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)Shipping & Receiving experienceTurret Truck Forklift experienceInventory management experienceBill of Lading (BOL) experienceExperience handling shipping paperwork and inventory documentsWork EnvironmentFlender offers a professional, organized, and employee-friendly workplace.What You Can Expect:Modern facilityClimate-controlled environmentBright, clean, and well-lit workspaceStrong 5S culture:SortSet In OrderShineStandardizeSustainSpacious work areas with organized department layoutsDepartments Include:New ProductionWind Service (Disassembly)Industrial Operations (Repairs & New Builds)Logistics (Shipping & Receiving)Uniform Information:Flender shirt providedEmployees should wear durable pants or jeans they do not mind getting dirtySteel-toe shoes requiredSafety glasses requiredIndustry-Leading Safety CultureFlender takes safety seriously.Recognized as one of the safest Flender and Siemens facilities nationwideOver 5 years without a lost-time injuryNearly 2 years with zero recordable injuriesContinuous focus on employee safety and well-beingSafety is not just a priority here...it's part of the company culture.Team Culture & LeadershipAt Flender, you're more than just a number.What Makes This Team Different?Supportive and team-oriented environmentEmployees are set up for success from Day OneManagement values effort, attitude, and commitmentUnderstanding and flexible leadershipDirect communication and honest feedbackLeadership StyleIrene, the Logistics Manager, is known for being:StraightforwardSupportiveClear with expectationsFocused on helping employees succeedWhy Apply?Stable long-term opportunityClean and modern workplacePaid breaks every shiftVariety in your day with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and equipment operationStrong safety cultureSupportive leadership teamOpportunity to build a long-term career with a company where employees stay for yearsApply Today and Become Part of a Team That Prioritizes Safety, Stability, Growth, and Employee Success!Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.42 - $21.42/hr.Individual compensation